Blacksburg, VA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Blacksburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,550–$9,910/mo
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Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr
2401 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301 · Pulaski County
69
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 100% full (98 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pulaski
Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Pulaski, VA, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 98 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lifeworks Rehab network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.29 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.69 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.29 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Pulaski for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 90
- Avg. residents/day
- 98
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Lifeworks Rehab
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 495294
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,550–$9,910/mo (median $8,480) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Blacksburg prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.29
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.69
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-24
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-11-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2024-07-24Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
2024-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-07-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2024-07-24Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
2401 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr cost?
Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Pulaski, VA area typically runs $7,550–$9,910 per month (median $8,480, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr?
Staff provide about 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr?
Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr have availability?
Typically 100% full (98 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr offer?
Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr in Pulaski, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 beds.
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